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B23 6DP

Reservoir Road

Gravelly Hill

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Overview

Postcode B23 6DP is located in a major urban area, within the Gravelly Hill ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Stockland Green - Marsh Hill area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 131 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Stockland Green - Marsh Hill is £41,892 per year. The nearest station is Gravelly Hill, about 0.5 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
131
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
52.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

10/10

Stockland Green - Marsh Hill has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,694 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Stockland Green - Marsh Hill has a very high crime rate, with approximately 131 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

52.2%

Approximately 52.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Stockland Green - Marsh Hill is £41,892 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 88 ft away from B23 6DP.

Flood risk

No risk

Stockland Green - Marsh Hill near B23 6DP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Gravelly Hill located about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B23 6DP
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Gravelly Hill

N/A

Walking directions to Gravelly Hill
0.6 mi

Erdington

N/A

Walking directions to Erdington

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
270
Population density
5,675.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
70.38(+82%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.99(+78%)
Vehicle crime
9.75(+50%)
Drugs
8.66(+223%)
Burglary
7.58(+87%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
134
49.63%
Caribbean
45
16.67%
Pakistani
19
7.04%
African
16
5.93%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
15
5.56%
Total population: 270

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
53
23.98%
Level 4+ (Degree)
49
22.17%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
42
19%
Level 3 (A level)
36
16.29%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
23
10.41%
Total 16+ residents: 221

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
74
40.22%
Owns outright
32
17.39%
Shared ownership
29
15.76%
Social rents from council
22
11.96%
Owns with a mortgage
13
7.07%
Total households: 184

Property prices in Gravelly Hill

Median price£192,750
Price per sq ft£211
Sales (last 12 months)44
Typical range (middle 50%)£158K – £263K

Based on 44 recent sales, the median property price is £192,750 (about £211 per square foot) in Gravelly Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,000 up to £385,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Gravelly Hill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£347,500£304
Semi-Detached18£251,500£223
Terraced16£184,250£204
Flats8£97,750£138

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Gravelly Hill

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gravelly Hill.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£275,000£80,000£140,000£120,000
2017£245,000£80,000£159,000£127,750
2018£253,000£85,000£150,000£150,000
2019£277,000£95,000£167,000£152,750
2020£228,750£104,000£175,000£153,000
2021£285,000£103,475£188,000£172,500
2022£330,000£102,500£191,250£184,000
2023£293,000£100,000£223,000£175,000
2024£110,000£195,000£195,500
2025£435,000£101,500£235,750£197,000
2026£310,000£99,000£261,500£182,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gravelly Hill.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Gravelly Hill.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£187£134£146£124
2017£189£151£142£127
2018£192£143£155£157
2019£195£151£172£170
2020£205£176£188£176
2021£221£161£191£183
2022£238£165£198£198
2023£252£160£225£186
2024£165£210£228
2025£269£144£218£198
2026£267£157£232£138
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Gravelly Hill.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Gravelly Hill in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B23 6DP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B23 6DP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Feb 2026Apartment 12, Queens Court, 157, Gravelly Hill North, Birmingham, B23 6BJFlatsLeasehold£78,000
13 Feb 2026Apartment 12, Queens Court, 157, Gravelly Hill North, Birmingham, B23 6BJOtherLeasehold£78,000
17 Apr 202629, Ravenhurst Mews, Birmingham, B23 6AZFlatsLeasehold£61,000
24 Apr 202622, Birchdale Avenue, Birmingham, B23 6BNSemi-DetachedLeasehold£113,000
31 Oct 202533, Birchdale Avenue, Birmingham, B23 6BNFlatsLeasehold£63,000

Schools

In the B23 6DP postcode area, located within Stockland Green - Marsh Hill, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B23 6DP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableOscott Manor SchoolCommunity special school

Good

0.2 miNurseryFeatherstone Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Good

0.3 miNot applicableImedia SchoolOther independent school

Outstanding

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B23 6DP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B23 6DP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco Express312 Reservoir Road, Birmingham, B23 6DSWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miFarmfoods224 High Street, Birmingham, B23 6SJWalking directions to Farmfoods
0.3 miTolly Store16 York Road, Birmingham, B23 6TEWalking directions to Tolly Store
0.3 miIcelandHigh Street, Birmingham, B23 6SJWalking directions to Iceland
0.3 miAnna Store96 Reservoir Road, Birmingham, B23 6DLWalking directions to Anna Store

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district.

Band A£1,575
Band B£1,838
Band C£2,100
Band D£2,363
Band E£2,888
Band F£3,413
Band G£3,938
Band H£4,726

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for B23 6DP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Mick Brown

Gravelly Hill - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Member of parliament

Paulette Hamilton

Birmingham Erdington - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictBirminghamE08000025
Parliamentary ConstituencyBirmingham ErdingtonE14001093
WardGravelly HillE05011139
ParishBirmingham, unparished areaE43000250
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Stockland Green - Marsh HillE02001852
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Birmingham 026CE01009409
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced2010-11-01

Frequently asked questions about B23 6DP

Is B23 6DP (Stockland Green - Marsh Hill) safe?

The area around B23 6DP records about 131 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and public order.

What is the average house price near B23 6DP?

The median sale price around B23 6DP in Stockland Green - Marsh Hill is £192,750 (about £211 per square foot) based on 44 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B23 6DP?

There are 20 schools close to B23 6DP, including Oscott Manor School (Good), Featherstone Nursery School (Good) and Imedia School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B23 6DP?

The closest station to B23 6DP is Gravelly Hill, about 811 m away.

How deprived is the area around B23 6DP?

B23 6DP scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,694 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B23 6DP (Stockland Green - Marsh Hill) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Erdington covering B23 6DP is Paulette Hamilton (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Mick Brown (Labour and Co-operative Party).